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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.15, 767.44 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.15, 767.44 and 307.46 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.15 : 767.44 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.15/767.44 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.15x = 767.44 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.15x = 235,959.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,959.41/556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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